Ian Dodd

Non-Monogamy for Non-Majors

with Dedeker Winston, coach, author, podcaster

1 in 5 Americans have experienced a consensually non-monogamous relationship. You may not realize it, but chances are very high that you have a friend who is taking part in some kind of non-traditional relationship. Non-monogamy is as old as the hills, but it's become a new topic of media fascination within the past decade. Swinging, polyamory, and other forms of consensual non-monogamy are perfect fodder for news segments and tabloids: one part scandal, one part sexy, and one part side-show freaky.

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However, it's time to look behind the sensationalism and examine the everyday lived experiences of people in non-monogamous relationships. In this talk, we'll explore everything you need to know about non-traditional relationships as they function in the real world -- from the most commonly used lingo to the logistics of finding multiple partners, handling jealousy, and managing sexual health.

Join us at our Playa Vista location for great talks, live music and secular celebration starting at 11:30, then stick around afterward for coffee and snacks until 1:30, and if you're still game, lunch in the neighborhood over at Urban Plates.

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Submit a proposal for a talk, consider leading singalongs to well loved covers as a guest musical performance, or share a reading, a comic set or other creative work. Or join the Sunday Assembly Core volunteers who keep Assemblies running month after month.

SALA can't offer financial compensation for performers, but we love to support our artists! We film every Assembly and provide an edited multi-camera video for all on-stage guests. We are happy to sell CDs or books on behalf of that month's musician or speaker from our *merch table, we promote what you're up to to our community via social media, and we love to organize groups to come out to your future performances and events.

*At our current venue, the city does not permit sales so this practice is temporarily suspended. We're happy to help you sell at lunch afterwards!